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University of Surrey: Creative Writing
| Institution | University of Surrey View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | FABSS - Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences |
| Web | www.surrey.ac.uk |
| admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44(0)1483 682222 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Why choose this course - If you study our masters in creative writing you'll draw on the experience of our published writers and academics, discuss intriguing literary theories and writing techniques, discover how to find your niche and engage with the publishing world.
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You’ll share ideas within a diverse, creative community and be able to attend a calendar of events that will broaden your thinking and develop your writing skills – this includes the annual Surrey New Writers Festival and the Morag Morris Poetry Lecture.
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As part of our commitment to further enriching our students’ skills in creative writing, we host a Writer-in-Residence and a Poet-in-Residence in the School. They run workshops, masterclasses and one-to-one surgeries for our students.
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This course is for both aspiring and experienced writers who want to refine their technical skills and enhance their comprehension of the cultural, literary, and theoretical aspects of the written word.
What you will study Whether you are an aspiring writer of prose or poetry or both, our MA in Creative Writing encourages lateral thought and will sharpen your research and writing abilities.
You may join us as a relatively new writer, wanting to experiment with a range of forms and discover your voice and genre. Alternatively, you may arrive with a more advanced project you want to develop further.
Either way, the extensive experience of our published writers and academics will help you hone your technical ability, and deepen your understanding of the cultural, literary and theoretical history of text production.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a first or 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. As part of the application procedure, applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio of creative material (5,000 words prose or equivalent). English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course - If you study our masters in creative writing you'll draw on the experience of our published writers and academics, discuss intriguing literary theories and writing techniques, discover how to find your niche and engage with the publishing world.
-
You’ll share ideas within a diverse, creative community and be able to attend a calendar of events that will broaden your thinking and develop your writing skills – this includes the annual Surrey New Writers Festival and the Morag Morris Poetry Lecture.
-
As part of our commitment to further enriching our students’ skills in creative writing, we host a Writer-in-Residence and a Poet-in-Residence in the School. They run workshops, masterclasses and one-to-one surgeries for our students.
-
This course is for both aspiring and experienced writers who want to refine their technical skills and enhance their comprehension of the cultural, literary, and theoretical aspects of the written word.
What you will study Whether you are an aspiring writer of prose or poetry or both, our MA in Creative Writing encourages lateral thought and will sharpen your research and writing abilities.
You may join us as a relatively new writer, wanting to experiment with a range of forms and discover your voice and genre. Alternatively, you may arrive with a more advanced project you want to develop further.
Either way, the extensive experience of our published writers and academics will help you hone your technical ability, and deepen your understanding of the cultural, literary and theoretical history of text production.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a first or 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. As part of the application procedure, applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio of creative material (5,000 words prose or equivalent). English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course Drawing on the experience of our published writers and academics, you’ll discuss intriguing literary theories and writing techniques, discover how to find your niche and engage with the publishing world.
You’ll share ideas within a diverse, creative community and be able to attend a calendar of events that will broaden your thinking and develop your writing skills, this includes the annual Surrey New Writers Festival and the Morag Morris Poetry Lecture.
As part of our commitment to further enriching our students’ skills in creative writing, we host a Writer-in-Residence and a Poet-in-Residence in the School. They run workshops, masterclasses and one-to-one surgeries for our students.
This course is for both aspiring and experienced writers who want to refine their technical skills and enhance their comprehension of the cultural, literary, and theoretical aspects of the written word.
What you will study Whether you are an aspiring writer of prose or poetry or both, our MA in Creative Writing encourages lateral thought and will sharpen your research and writing abilities.
You may join us as a relatively new writer, wanting to experiment with a range of forms and discover your voice and genre. Alternatively, you may arrive with a more advanced project you want to develop further.
Either way, the extensive experience of our published writers and academics will help you hone your technical ability, and deepen your understanding of the cultural, literary and theoretical history of text production.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a first or 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. As part of the application procedure, applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio of creative material (5,000 words prose or equivalent). English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course Drawing on the experience of our published writers and academics, you’ll discuss intriguing literary theories and writing techniques, discover how to find your niche and engage with the publishing world.
You’ll share ideas within a diverse, creative community and be able to attend a calendar of events that will broaden your thinking and develop your writing skills, this includes the annual Surrey New Writers Festival and the Morag Morris Poetry Lecture.
As part of our commitment to further enriching our students’ skills in creative writing, we host a Writer-in-Residence and a Poet-in-Residence in the School. They run workshops, masterclasses and one-to-one surgeries for our students.
This course is for both aspiring and experienced writers who want to refine their technical skills and enhance their comprehension of the cultural, literary, and theoretical aspects of the written word.
What you will study Whether you are an aspiring writer of prose or poetry or both, our MA in Creative Writing encourages lateral thought and will sharpen your research and writing abilities.
You may join us as a relatively new writer, wanting to experiment with a range of forms and discover your voice and genre. Alternatively, you may arrive with a more advanced project you want to develop further.
Either way, the extensive experience of our published writers and academics will help you hone your technical ability, and deepen your understanding of the cultural, literary and theoretical history of text production.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should have a first or 2:2 UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. As part of the application procedure, applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio of creative material (5,000 words prose or equivalent). English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
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